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RD-2 zone in Esquimalt: Two Family Small Lot Residential

Esquimalt, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Accommodate existing Two Family Dwelling Units on existing small Parcels of land between 557 and 668 square metres.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate existing Two Family Dwelling Units on existing small Parcels of land between 557 and 668 square metres.
Main uses
  • Two Family Residential
  • Home Occupation
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Boarding (subject to Section 30.3)
  • Urban Hens (subject to Section 30.4)
Minimum lot area668 m² (parcels created by subdivision)
Minimum lot width18.3 m, measured at the Front Building Line (parcels created by subdivision)
Maximum lot coverage30% for all buildings and structures combined; accessory buildings and structures combined 10%
Maximum densityFloor Area Ratio 0.4
Maximum height7.3 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings3.6 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback1.5 m from interior side lot line, total of both side yards at least 4.5 m; where there is no rear lane, one side yard at least 3 m
Street side setback3.6 m from exterior side lot line (corner lots)
Accessory building setbacksfront: not in front of the front face of the principal building; side: 1.5 m interior, 3.6 m exterior; rear: 1.5 m; at least 2.5 m from principal building
Other rules
  • Second and third storeys must be set back at least 1.5 m from the front face of the first storey
  • Detached garages and garage portions of the principal building must be set back at least 1.5 m from the front face of the principal building
  • Maximum total driveway width 5.5 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 39 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience only; in case of discrepancy the original bylaw or amending bylaws must be consulted. Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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